Richard A. Stieglitz

Richard Stieglitz can advise a diverse range of constituents on all aspects of bankruptcy and restructuring situations, having represented creditors, debtors, sellers and buyers of distressed assets, litigants, and other parties in large and complex matters. Rich frequently represents large financial institutions as lenders or agents (pre-petition, DIP, and exit) in bankruptcy cases and out-of-court restructurings, including debt for equity and similar exchanges, liability management transactions, and distressed refinancings.

Rich has also represented multiple debtors in various industries in out-of-court restructurings and, when necessary and appropriate, through all aspects of their Chapter 11 cases. Rich is also experienced in distressed asset acquisitions and sales and complex bankruptcy litigation matters, and he has represented boards of directors and management with various distressed scenarios.

Represented:

• Agents and/or lenders in the following bankruptcies: Xplore (Canadian CBCA proceeding), ConvergeOne, Hornblower, Talen Energy, Mallinckrodt, Wesco/Incora, Starry, Intelsat, American Commercial Lines, Sears, David's Bridal, iHeartMedia, PES Holdings, 21st Century Oncology, Caesars, Jobson Medical, Cengage, ResCap, Oreck Vacuum.*
• Chapter 11 debtors in the following bankruptcies: SP Newsprint Co., Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse, Trico Marine Services, Orleans Homebuilders, Aurora Oil & Gas, Galey & Lord, Surefit Slipcovers, O’Sullivan Furniture, Anvil Knitwear, Guardian Entertainment, Prorhythm.*
• Agents and/or lenders in the following liability management transactions or other out-of-court restructurings: Aventiv, Elevate Textiles, ATI Physical Therapy, Better Health, Cox Media, Equinox, Multiplan, Oregon Tool, Petmate, Rackspace, SVP-Singer, and Verifone.

* Some of the above matters were handled by Rich prior to joining Mayer Brown.

• Ranked in Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Chambers
• The Best Lawyers in America (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law)
• “500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers” - Lawdragon
• “Highly Regarded” in Restructuring and Insolvency - IFLR1000
• “Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyer” - Turnaround & Workouts

• Washington University School of Law, JD
• Hamilton College, BA, magna cum laude, mathematical department honors

• New York

• American Bankruptcy Institute, member
• Turnaround Management Association, member